Up to 3,000 British Airways Avios Points…almost enough for a free short-haul flight

Hilton HHonors is offering new members a special BA Avios bonus after just one stay at any of their properties before the end of 2013. The bonus increases based on your BA status – 1,000 Avios for Blue members, 1,500 for Bronze, 2,000 for Silver and 3,000 for Gold members.  Remember, one-way short-haul awards on BA are priced as low as 4,500 one-way.  Check here for some of the best BA short-haul award options.  The bonus Avios offer is valid for eligible stays completed after registration, at participating hotels between 19th October 2012 and 31st December 2013. Only stays booked after registration will be eligible for bonus Avios.

HHonors members choosing Fixed miles award will earn 500 base Avios per stay and the appropriate bonus Avios based on their Executive Tier status at the time of the first stay. HHonors members choosing Variable miles award will earn one Avios per USD spent and the appropriate bonus Avios based on their Executive Tier status at the time of the first stay. Customers must be an HHonors member to earn bonus Avios. Hilton HHonors members must have their earning preference set to ‘Points & Miles’ and must have ‘British Airways’ as the preferred airline partner.  Members must allow 4-6 weeks for the Bonus Avios to reach their accounts.

Also, don’t forget about last week’s post on Hilton’s Q4 Promo where you can earn 1,000 bonus points per night for every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night you stay from November 1 through December 31, 2012. There is no limit to the total amount of bonus points that may be earned during the promotion.